Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra: Centennial Portraits

CENTENNIAL PORTRAITS is a celebration of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra's 100th year, a photo history of the nation's fifth oldest symphony orchestra. Over 250 photographs, programs, letters, & other historic documents provide a look at the unique story of the CSO, its famed music directors, legendary guest artists & talented musicians. An introduction by Robert C. Vitz, author of THE QUEEN CITY & THE ARTS, shows Cincinnati as it looked in the 1800's when it reigned as the cultural center of the West, & relives the events leading up to the formation of a permanent orchestra by a determined group of women. A visual tour through the decades is provided by a series of color photographs created specifically for CENTENNIAL PORTRAITS by photographer John Gerhardstein & creative director Sam Ashworth. Assembled in these photo montages are artifacts from the Cincinnati Historical Society's vast collection. CENTENNIAL PORTRAITS includes a complete discography of CSO recordings, an extensive bibliography & a wealth of historical information that will be valued by anyone interested in the story of one of the Queen City's greatest institutions. The cost is $35 for hard cover, $20 for soft. To receive a copy, call 513-621-1919. Or write CSO, 1229 Elm St., Cincinnati, OH 45210. Sponsored by Star Bank.Ashworth, Sam is the author of 'Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra: Centennial Portraits', published 1995 under ISBN 9780964368606 and ISBN 0964368609.